Great activity

Re PeeWee cheerleaders: I read Ann Carter's Jan. 16 column. These little girls perform in front of audiences at football games and two to three competitions per year.

What's being lost in this story is that these girls practice two to three times per week in an effort to be the best they can be, and have a sense of accomplishment and unity with their teammates. Anyone who focuses on the perceived fascination with their sexuality has their mind in the gutter.

The parents found this to be a great way to build a daughter's self-esteem, physique, athleticism, and sense of belonging. We are not obsessed so much as we are looking for wholesome activities that develop coordination, agility, strength and determination.

Some readers, I suppose, would prefer that children sit at home and play video games. Haven't they heard that childhood obesity is rampant in this country? So let's look at the purpose of this activity. Is it designed to expose our daughters to their sexuality or to develop the qualities of a healthy mind and body?